Event

Dazzling New Year's Eve Fireworks Celebrated in Downtown Kingston

Published January 2, 2024

Under the title 'Life, Love and Harmony', the Urban Development Corporation orchestrated a memorable start to the New Year with its annual Fireworks on the Waterfront event. Last Sunday, downtown Kingston's waterfront was ablaze with energy as a massive assembly of families, revelers, and vendors came together to form a vibrant community eager to welcome 2024.

Shared Moments with Loved Ones

Amidst the vibrant celebrations, individuals like Pauline Espeut found comfort and joy in the simpler moments, with her four-year-old Josh sleeping peacefully in her lap while performances unfolded. The night was a blend of jubilant dancing, as audience members swayed to the pulsating rhythms of Third World and witnessed the soulful serenading of Reggae artist D'Yani.

A Star-studded Affair

The event was graced by the presence of notable figures, including Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet, who were captured engrossed in conversation with Bobby Honeyghan, the General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation. Dignitaries aside, the festival was a true family affair, with sights of Cherryl Simpson and her daughter Victoria, alongside Sasha Bent and her son Malachai, ushering in the New Year.

A Tapestry of Joyous Encounters

Celebrities such as Mutabaruka with Jackie ‘Amba’ Cohen-Hope, the effervescent Debbie Bissoon, and talents like Sevana and Rondell Positive, illuminated the stage and enraptured the audience. Meanwhile, attendees like Cecile Graham, Jada Simpson, Jacqueline Simpson, and young Nicana Wiltshire held with joy their personal snapshots of the festivity.

As fireworks soared into the sky, illuminating the faces of thousands, it was clear that the event had triumphantly captured the spirit of 'Life, Love and Harmony,' forging memories and a sense of unity among those gathered on the historical waterfront of Kingston.

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